Teacher: Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP - Oakland High School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is hiring a Special Education, Mild/Moderate RSP teacher for Oakland High School for the 2026–27 school year. The district seeks passionate, dedicated educators to support joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces for Oakland students, families, and communities. Its mission is to provide high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers. Its vision is for students to find joy in learning and graduate prepared for college, career, and community success.

The district offers professional development and training, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring, advancement opportunities, and educator affinity spaces. It also supports Grow Our Own pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools. Up to twelve years of full-time teaching experience in other school settings may be accepted on the salary schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess or be willing to earn a California teaching credential.
• Two current professional references must be on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Must disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school, or state special school where previously employed to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for the teacher and dependents at no cost to full-time teachers.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• BCLAD stipend.
• Access to more affordable housing through a partnership with TRiO Plus.
• Professional development and training, ongoing mentoring, and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time